Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe, Gabby Giffords and John McCain among recipients of Presidential Medal of Freedom. Watch the complete White House ceremony here: https://www.c-span.org/video/?521521-1/president-biden-awards-sen-john-mccain-presidential-medal-freedom | C-SPAN

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor in the United States. See photos of President Obama awarding the medal to 21 key figures, from Ellen DeGeneres to Tom Hanks: http://reut.rs/2gfCmMD | Reuters

WATCH as President Obama hands out the Presidential Medal of Freedom awards to Vin Scully, Ellen DeGeneres and Tom Hanks and others. They are among the 21 recipients honored today at the White House. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor for civilians who have made contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. #MedalofFreedom | CBS LA